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J. Hudson Taylor: An Autobiography
James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905), was a British Protestant Christian missionary to China, and founder of the China Inland Mission. The society that he began was responsible for bringing over 800 missionaries to the country who began 125 schools and directly resulted in 18,000 Christian conversions, as well as the establishment of more than 300 stations of work with more tha
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106 pages
Published
December 10th 2010
by Readaclassic.com
(first published November 30th 1922)
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The power of prayer cannot be diminished by distance; it is not limited by age, infirmity, or daily duty; political changes and restrictions cannot alter its effectiveness; for the word still stands, "If ye shall ask anything in my name I will do it." The power of prayer in the life of an obedient Christian can only be undermined by neglect."Thus is the ending of an amazing little autobiography of Hudson Taylor. So many times while reading this book, I could only sit and shake my head, wondering ...more
Hudson Taylor's short autobiography should be required reading for Everyone who desires to serve God either through overseas missions, or in their own hometown. You will be inspired as you read of Taylor's humble heart and gracious service.
This is an excellent little book, easily read, but very powerful in the demonstration of how God provides for His children!!
One of Taylor's mottos was, "God's work, done God's way, will never lack God's supply." Our Father, God proved this time and again as HE ...more
This is an excellent little book, easily read, but very powerful in the demonstration of how God provides for His children!!
One of Taylor's mottos was, "God's work, done God's way, will never lack God's supply." Our Father, God proved this time and again as HE ...more
He was an amazing man, with an amazing faith in God's provision. The author tried to convey his struggles, but, perhaps due to the writing style, I left the book feeling like this man was a "spiritual giant." Someone who God used specially because he was special. Like I am not able to be used that way.
However, I also was reminded of some important truths.
-My devotional life, my personal connection to God, is incredibly important. If I don't guard it fiercely, it will be snatched away.
-Pray. P ...more
However, I also was reminded of some important truths.
-My devotional life, my personal connection to God, is incredibly important. If I don't guard it fiercely, it will be snatched away.
-Pray. P ...more
it was a little rough to get through, but i admire hudson taylor like CRAZY -
i recommend 'it is not death to die' by jim cromarty for an easier way to walk through hudson's life .....
i recommend 'it is not death to die' by jim cromarty for an easier way to walk through hudson's life .....
Absolute classic of the Christian biography genre and extremely inspiring story of am ordinary man used by God for extraordinary purposes. If you only read one biography of a Christian missionary don't miss this one. Can't recommend enough.
I loved this book when I was a child. It was so adventurous. I had only ever known adventure through books and games played in my backyard. This was one of those books. Its effect lives with me still.
Hudson Taylor was a great man of prayer and of course full of missionary zeal. This book was a great encouragement to me, and will be to those really pursuing the discipline and joy of a bountiful, intimate, prayer life. This book is full of great little knowledge nuggets about prayer, money, missionary financing and one story in particular that presses hard the issue of a sense of urgency in being about the business of God and obeying the Great Commission. I have been advised, that if you want
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I had to kick my brain into a higher gear to read this book since I mostly read children's books right now. It also took me longer with all the distractions, but I really enjoyed this book.
Great insight into missionary life. The struggles, prayers, support, and daily activities. I enjoyed the format of the book with his own journals and thoughts as well as the inputs from others at the beginning and end.
Great insight into missionary life. The struggles, prayers, support, and daily activities. I enjoyed the format of the book with his own journals and thoughts as well as the inputs from others at the beginning and end.
Taylor pioneered many methods widely used these days and the story of his service in China is awesome-especially when you look at what God has done with the seeds planted before the Boxer Rebellion and the communist takeover. This is a short book but it is, obviously, an autobiography and tells of Taylor's life before he became a Christian and after (or as Hudson recalls what the older Christians of his day called conversion: "becoming serious"-a dour term indeed!).
This autobiography tells of Taylor's conversion and ultimate commitment to take the Gospel to China. Here is yet another man who gave up all worldly comforts to follow our Lord's command to go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel. Amazing man of faith! Loved the book.
Any Christian who is serious about serving God on the mission field should read this. Taylor tried to serve under the authority and traditions of his local Church and finally, after living through depression because of his fruitless endeavours, started listen to the Holy Spirit. He started living as the Chinese, much to the embarrassment of his consrvative English friends, and God used him mightily.
very good book and insightful with respect to a 30,000 ft. view of his life and ministry, with several specific stories sprinkled throughout. i wish it was longer and went into more detail, but i assume that is available in some of the biographies i have learned are available. the man was definitely used by God and his legacy and life are still making impacts in the world today.
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Hudson Taylor thought God was calling him to a mission in China, and he thought that in China he would have to rely only on God and not on men. So, to train himself in this way of life, he moves to poorer quarters, almost starves himself, gives away his money, prays constantly, and goes to medical school. Wow.
This was a very encouraging read. A vibrant relationship with God leaks through every page. There are lots of thoughts and stories that challenge us to action instead of apathy. As a small book with accessible language it was also a quick easy read.
I really like missionary biographies. I love to see the real genuineness of their relationship with God.
Autobiography of Hudson Taylor, one of the first men to bring the gospel to China. Very moving.
Very interesting to learn the stories of great men of God.
Excellent and thought provoking.
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James Hudson Taylor was a British Protestant Christian missionary to China, and founder of the China Inland Mission (CIM) (now OMF International). Taylor spent 51 years in China. The society that he began was responsible for bringing over 800 missionaries to the country who began 125 schools and directly resulted in 18,000 Christian conversions, as well as the establishment of more than 300 statio
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